Boca West Children's Foundation Hosts Community Cook-Off

Local leaders, chefs, and supporters gather for an afternoon of food, competition, and philanthropy.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 2:05pm

The Boca West Children's Foundation will host its Community Cook-Off Competition Luncheon on April 17, bringing together local leaders, chefs, and supporters for an afternoon of food, friendly competition, and philanthropy. The event will feature local figures stepping into the role of celebrity chefs, competing to prepare signature dishes for a panel of judges.

Why it matters

The Boca West Children's Foundation supports programs that benefit at-risk children and families throughout Palm Beach County, and this event aims to raise funds and awareness for their important work in the community.

The details

The cook-off luncheon will be led by Hunter Fieri, who will guide the participating community and business leaders as they prepare their dishes. Judging the competition will be Melissa Butterworth, a bestselling author and business leader, and Yaniv Cohen, known as 'The Spice Detective.' The first donor to contribute $5,000 will receive a seat as a Guest Judge. Doors open at 10 a.m. for boutique shopping and a silent auction, and the cook-off luncheon will follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • The Community Cook-Off Competition Luncheon will take place on April 17, 2026.
  • Doors open at 10 a.m. for boutique shopping and a silent auction.
  • The cook-off luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The players

Hunter Fieri

Will lead the participating community and business leaders as they prepare their dishes.

Melissa Butterworth

A bestselling author and business leader, she will be one of the judges for the competition.

Yaniv Cohen

Known as 'The Spice Detective,' he will be one of the judges for the competition.

Boca West Children's Foundation

The organization hosting the Community Cook-Off Competition Luncheon to support programs that benefit at-risk children and families in Palm Beach County.

Jillian Hasner, Adam Hasner, Tracy Caruso, Mike Caruso, Sam Kerrigan, Matt Lincoln, Zoe Lanham, Alex Price, Michelle Stallone, Evan Darnell

Participants in the cook-off competition, including local leaders, chefs, and supporters.

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What’s next

The first donor to contribute $5,000 will receive a seat as a Guest Judge. Those interested can contact the organization at (561) 488-6980 for more information.

The takeaway

This event is an innovative way for the Boca West Children's Foundation to raise funds and awareness for their important work in the community, while also showcasing the culinary talents of local leaders and supporters.